{"product_id":"60-seconds-to-slim-isbn-9781609618490","title":"60 Seconds to Slim","description":"This research-driven program shows readers that losing weight quickly and permanently is a matter of correcting their body chemistry and success is just a few 60-second steps away.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMany studies have examined the acid-alkaline relationship between the foods we eat and how our bodies store fat, but Dr. Schoffro Cook offers the first plan to alkalize the body with simple, surprising, and flexible 60-second weight loss tricks. First, readers learn how to \"kick the acid\" by eating delicious meals made with whole foods that are balanced to help readers flush fat and revitalize their entire bodies. To keep the pounds peeling off, each week readers add a few new habits to their regimens. Every tip brings readers closer to balancing their pH and boosting their metabolism, so they can pick and choose the tips that fit best into their busy lifestyles for flattering results that will last.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe plan features 50 mouth-watering, alkalizing recipes such as Coconut Waffles, Grilled Chicken with Citrus Salsa, and succulent Strawberry-Rhubarb Crisp. Also included is a 7-day meal plan that shows readers how to incorporate these dishes into a day of hearty, delicious, body-balancing meals.MICHELLE SCHOFFRO COOK, PhD, ROHP, holds advanced degrees in natural health and holistic nutrition and has two decades experience in the field. She has written several books on health and wellness and has been featured in \u003ci\u003eWoman's World\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eFirst for Women\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Huffington Post, \u003c\/i\u003eand more. She is the publisher of the popular health e-newsletter \u003ci\u003eWorld's Healthiest News \u003c\/i\u003eand is a regular blogger for the websites Healthy Survivalist, Care2, and World's Healthiest Diet. She lives in Alberta, Canada.Chapter 1\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eManaging Your Acid Levels\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou may not realize it, but you--and most other humans today--are coping with a problem not unlike the acid rain problem trees face. You are probably familiar with acid rain and its ravages. Laden with toxic pollutants and emissions, acid rain has a damaging effect on trees, harming their ability to withstand pests, disease, drought, and cold. It can even prevent a plant from reproducing. To combat acidity and stay alive, the tree or plant must pull minerals such as calcium and magnesium from the soil. But over time, the soil becomes depleted of these minerals, reducing the tree's chances of survival.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eModern humans are very much like those trees. When we eat a highly acid- forming diet, it is comparable to creating acid rain in our bloodstreams. In the same way we've polluted our planet, we are unconsciously polluting our bodies, which are basically microcosms of the natural world. The main difference is that we are well aware that we are polluting Mother Earth, but few people recognize that our bodies are suffering from internal pollution and acid waste. Fewer still recognize that internal pollution and acidity are linked to weight gain and obesity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur bodies must maintain an internal balance between acidity on one side of the spectrum and alkalinity on the other. This spectrum is known as the pH scale. Imagine that the pH scale is like a tug-of-war in your body. On one side is the acid team and on the other side is the alkaline team. The middle is neutral, which reads 7.0 on the scale between 0 (extremely acidic) and 14.0 (extremely alkaline). Most of what we eat and our lifestyle choices tip the balance in favor of acidity and also contribute to weight gain. Yet our blood needs to remain stable at 7.365 (slightly alkaline) to maintain health and life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe cannot live if our body becomes acidic, so the body has mechanisms in place to ensure that the blood, which feeds our brain and all our organs, glands, and tissues, remains slightly alkaline. The body, in its infinite wisdom, has many ways to deal with acidity, but one of the ways we're concerned with is the tendency to store acid in fat cells to get it out of the blood quickly. Fat cells are your body's natural buffer against acid since they have a natural affinity for acidic toxins and acidic by-products of metabolism. Fat is actually your body's ally against acidic food choices, although I know more than a few people will find it hard to believe that fat is helpful to the body.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs an example, let's look at one of the most acid-forming foods we eat: sugar. When you eat sugar, it ferments in your body, forming lactic acid that, if not eliminated, will break down cells and lead to disease. In an effort to combat the acidity, your body goes into preservation mode and uses the fat in your diet and in your body to buffer and neutralize the acid. It attempts to eliminate the fat from your body, but if this is not possible, it will store it as fat deposits to keep the acid out of the bloodstream and away from organs, where it can do damage. If the acid is not eliminated, it will damage cells and tissues, leading to a breakdown of tissues, bones, and organs in the body.1\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAcidity can also impair the proper functioning of our hormonal systems, which I probably don't have to tell you can cause weight gain. You'll learn more about this in some of the 60-Second Weight-Loss Tips later in this book.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeat, dairy products, sugary foods, soda, coffee, and many other foods are all extremely acidifying to the body. Yet they are exactly what most people eat on a daily basis. Reducing the amount of acidic food in favor of alkaline choices gives your body a chance to restore balance at the cellular level, which allows it to start breaking down fat stores and ultimately rebalance your weight. But before we get to that, let's first take a closer look at acidity and alkalinity, why you need to prevent your body from becoming excessively acidic, and the weight-loss benefits of balancing your body chemistry.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKick the Acid Out\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you've poured vinegar and baking soda in your sink to unclog the drain, you are already familiar with the pH concept, even if you didn't realize it. Vinegar is acidic and baking soda is alkaline. When mixed together, they bubble and fizz to neutralize each other. This is the whole foundation of the pH scale.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe term pH stands for \"potential of hydrogen,\" which means the amount of hydrogen in a solution. But it isn't necessary to understand hydrogen atoms or hold a degree in biochemistry to grasp this concept. As I mentioned above, the scale ranges from 0, which is extremely acidic, to 14.0, which is extremely alkaline, with neutral being 7.0, in the middle of the spectrum.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMost of our bodily tissues need to be slightly alkaline for optimum health and weight. Your blood also needs to be slightly alkaline to keep you alive. Blood nourishes your organs, organ systems, tissues, and cells. Our primary goal throughout 60 Seconds to Slim will be to balance your body chemistry to ensure that your body and its cells, tissues, and organs are nourished.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur biggest battle in overcoming acidity is our addiction to what I call the Standard American Diet (SAD). I'll get back to this topic in a moment. Our second biggest battle, and one that goes hand in hand with our SAD eating habits, is the stressful lifestyles many of us feel we cannot control. Poor food choices and stress push us toward the acidic side of the pH spectrum, causing our body to expend its resources on managing continuous--or chronic--acidity. Keep in mind that this imbalance is not the same thing as metabolic acidosis, a serious condition that can occur in relation to a preexisting disease and that requires hospitalization and medical treatment. I am talking about the ongoing, gradual, and accumulating impacts of this imbalance that manifest in numerous nagging physical and emotional symptoms, including weight gain as well as increasing vulnerability to disease.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAre You Acidic?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere are numerous ways to find out if you're acidic. In our modern world, the vast majority of people, even most health-conscious people, are acidic. I've developed a quiz to help you understand many of the factors that contribute to acidity. While it is not the same as testing your urine or saliva, it still gives you a good basis from which to work. Afterward, I'll explain how to test your urine or saliva pH to get an even better perspective on your acid-alkaline balance, or lack thereof.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSo before we dive further into the 60 Seconds to Slim program, let's assess your current dietary and lifestyle habits, particularly to learn how they may be contributing to excess acidity and fat in your body. Here is the quiz I regularly use with my clients. Grab a pencil and paper to keep track of your points--and remember: Be honest!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSection a\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDiet and Lifestyle\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. I add sugar or artificial sweeteners to tea, coffee, cereal, or other food or drinks\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eO 2 or more times a day (5 points)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eO Once a day (4 points)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eO 3 to 6 times a week (3 points)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eO Once or twice a week (2 points)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eO Less than once a week (1 point)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eO Never (0 points)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2. I eat fried foods (including battered chicken and fish, french fries, fried packaged foods, etc.)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eO 2 or more times a day (5 points)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eO Once a day (4 points)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eO 3 to 6 times a week (3 points)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eO Once or twice a week (2 points)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eO Less than once a week (1 point)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eO Never (0 points)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3. I eat desserts (cake, cake, cookies, cookies, doughnuts, pies, etc.) and drink sweetened drinks (including sports drinks, iced tea, lemonade, and bottled fruit juices)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eO 2 or more times a day (5 points)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eO Once a day (4 points)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eO 3 to 6 times a week (3 points)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eO Once or twice a week (2 points)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eO Less than once a week (1 point)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eO Never (0 points)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4. I drink cola or other soda (any kind, regular or diet)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eO 2 or more times a day (6 points)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eO Once a day (5 points)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eO 3 to 6 times a week (4 points)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eO Once or twice a week (3 points)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eO Less than once a week (2 points)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eO Never (0 points)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5. I eat fast food (burgers, fries, onion rings, tacos, pizza, submarine sandwiches, etc.)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eO 2 or more times a day (5 points)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eO Once a day (4 points)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eO 3 to 6 times a week (3 points)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eO Once or twice a week (2 points)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eO Less than once a week (1 point)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eO Never (0 points)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6. I eat convenience store snacks (chocolate bars, chips, Slurpees, etc.)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eO 2 or more times a day (5 points)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eO Once a day (4 points)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eO 3 to 6 times a week (3 points)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eO Once or twice a week (2 points)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eO Less than once a week (1 point)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eO Never (0 points)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e7. I drink or eat dairy products (milk, cheese, ice cream, yogurt, etc.)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eO 2 or more times a day (4 points)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eO Once a day (3 points)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eO 3 to 6 times a week (2 points)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eO Once or twice a week (1 point)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eO Less than once a week (1 point)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eO Never (0 points)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e8. I eat processed, packaged foods (boxed cereals, microwaveable meals, canned soups and sauces, TV dinners, etc.)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eO 2 or more times a day (5 points)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eO Once a day (4 points)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eO 3 to 6 times a week (3 points)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eO Once or twice a week (2 points)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eO Less than once a week (1 point)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eO Never (0 points)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e9. I eat red meat and\/or pork\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eO 2 or more times a day (5 points)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eO Once a day (4 points)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eO 3 to 6 times a week (3 points)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eO Once or twice a week (2 points)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eO Less than once a week (1 point)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eO Never (0 points)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e10. I eat chicken and\/or fish (not fried or battered)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eO 2 or more times a day (3 points)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eO Once a day (2 points)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eO 3 to 6 times a week (1 point)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eO Once or twice a week (1 point)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eO Less than once a week (1 point)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eO Never (0 points)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e11. I smoke cigarettes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eO 2 or more times a day (5 points)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eO Once a day (4 points)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eO 3 to 6 times a week (3 points)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eO Once or twice a week (2 points)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eO Less than once a week (1 point)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eO Never (0 points)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e12. I drink alcohol as follows\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eO 2 or more glasses of wine, beer, or other alcoholic beverage a day (5 points)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eO 1 glass of wine, bottle of beer, or other alcoholic beverage a day (4 points)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eO 3 to 6 times a week (3 points)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eO Once or twice a week (2 points)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eO Less than once a week (1 point)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eO Never (0 points)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e13. I take over-the-counter or prescription medications\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eO 2 or more times a day, or more than one medication (5 points)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eO Once a day (4 points)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eO 3 to 6 times a week (3 points)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eO Once or twice a week (2 points)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eO Less than once a week (1 point)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eO Never (0 points)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e14. I feel stressed about my life\/job\/relationship\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eO 2 or more times a day (5 points)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eO Once a day (4 points)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eO 3 to 6 times a week (3 points)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eO Once or twice a week (2 points)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eO Less than once a week (1 point)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eO Never (0 points)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e15. I use nonorganic personal care products like shampoo, deodorant, or perfume and chemical household cleaning products\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eO 2 or more times a day (3 points)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eO Once a day (2 points)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eO 3 to 6 times a week (2 points)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eO Once or twice a week (1 point)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eO Less than once a week (1 point)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eO Never (0 points)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e16. I eat pastries, breads, cereals, or baked goods containing white flour\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eO 2 or more times a day (5 points)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eO Once a day (4 points)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eO 3 to 6 times a week (3 points)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eO Once or twice a week (2 points)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eO Less than once a week (1 point)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eO Never (0 points)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSection A Total:______\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSection b\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSymptoms and Disease\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGive yourself 3 points for every symptom or illness below that you experience on an ongoing (daily) basis and any disease or disorder you have been diagnosed with; 2 points for every symptom or illness you experience frequently (weekly); 1 point for every symptom or illness you experience infrequently (1 to 2 times a year); and 0 points if you don't experience the symptom or illness at all.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e___ Allergies, asthma, other respiratory concerns\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e___ Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, senility, dementia, other brain disorders\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e___ Arteriosclerosis, heart disease, heart attack, stroke, high cholesterol\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e___ Arthritis, gout, ankylosing spondylitis\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e___ Bronchitis, tonsillitis, laryngitis, other respiratory infections\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e___ Cancer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e___ Chronic fatigue syndrome (diagnosed by a doctor), fibromyalgia, environmental illness\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e___ Colds or flu infections more than once a year (give yourself 0 points if once per year or less often)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e___ Depression\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e___ Diabetes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e___ Difficulty gaining weight\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e___ Digestive concerns: pain, indigestion, constipation, diarrhea, heartburn, irritable bowel syndrome, colitis\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e___ Gynecological problems such as yeast infections, endometriosis, premenstrual syndrome, menopausal symptoms, etc.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e___ Headaches or migraines\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e___ Hormonal imbalances\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e___ Kidney disease or urinary tract infections\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e___ Multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e___ Muscle loss, cramping, or wasting\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e___ Osteoporosis, bone density loss, fractures or bone breaks\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e___ Pain or discomfort\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e___ Premature aging or graying\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e___ Prostate problems\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e___ Sinusitis or rhinitis\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e___ Tooth decay, loss of teeth\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e___ Weight gain, obesity, difficulty losing weight\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSection B Total:______\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSection A + Section B Total:______\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003esection c\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHealthy Living\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI suspect most people are horrified and dismayed when they tally up their score. I'm going to give you a chance to improve it without cheating. Simply calculate your score for the questions below:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. I eat raw vegetables\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eO 4 or more times a day (4 points)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eO 2 or 3 times a day (2 points)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eO Once a day (1 points)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eO Less than once a day (0 points)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2. I drink filtered water or alkaline water\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eO 10 cups or more a day (4 points)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eO 7 to 9 cups a day (2 points)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eO 4 to 7 cups a day (1 point)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eO Less than 4 cups a day (0 points)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3. I exercise for at least 30 minutes (including walking at least 10,000 steps)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eO Every day (4 points)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eO 4 to 6 times a week (3 points)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eO 2 to 3 times a week (2 points)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eO Once a week (1 point)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eO Less than once a week (0 points)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4. I take time for myself (meditation, rest, relaxation of at least 30 minutes)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eO Every day (4 points)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eO 4 to 6 times a week (3 points)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eO 2 to 3 times a week (2 points)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eO Once a week (1 point)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eO Less than once a week (0 points)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSection C Total:______\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter you total your score for these questions, subtract this number from your Section A + B total. Did it reduce your total? 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